Ulysse Nardin – Manufacture Of Freedom

Founded by Mr. Ulysse Nardin in 1846 and a proud member of the global luxury group Kering since November 2014, Ulysse Nardin has written some of the finest chapters in the history of Haute Horlogerie.

The company’s earliest renown came from its links to the nautical world: its marine chronometers are among the most reliable ever made, still sought by collectors around the world. A pioneer of cutting-edge technologies and the innovative use of materials like silicium, the brand is one of the few with the in-house expertise to produce its own high-precision components and movements. This exceptional level of watchmaking excellence has earned Ulysse Nardin membership in the most exclusive circle of Swiss watchmaking, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie.

Today, from its sites in Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, the brand’s continuing quest for horological perfection centers around five collections: the Marine, the Diver, the Classic, the Executive and the Freak.

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Ulysse Nardin is getting a breath of fresh air! The doors of 10, quai du Général-Guisan opened on the new Ulysse Nardin flagship store last Thursday: a completely new space measuring 2000 square feet, entirely dedicated to the Maison's collections.

The Ulysse Nardin’s Executive Tourbillon Free Wheel is a poem of mechanical mastery, a symphony of aesthetic artistry and a highly functional work of art. A tour de force in mechanical watchmaking, the Free Wheel has a fantastically futuristic movement that makes it the Swiss watch manufacture’s most refined and audacious timepiece to date.

This year, Ulysse Nardin has closely interlinked the development of its concept watch with the very cause supported by Only Watch: research into neurodegenerative diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The never-ending quest for increased precision is one of the key pillars of mechanical watchmaking. In the 21st century, silicium has become one of the most explored techniques. Sigatec, a joint venture between Ulysse Nardin and Mimotec, is at the forefront of this technology and offers new opportunities to the La Chaux-de-Fonds brand. Let's dive to the heart of this innovation.

While Watches of Switzerland may be the UK's largest luxury multi-brand retailer, ever since it opened its flagship store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, it has provided the watch curious and serious collectors alike with an intimate and educational experience.

At Ulysse Nardin, innovation is second nature. It becomes even more significant when it carries meaning. The unique Exo-Skeleton X, created for the eight edition of the Only Watch charity auction, demonstrates this perfectly.